Zack Snyder has announced a hiatus from the "Rebel Moon" franchise as he transitions to work on other projects. Despite the anticipation surrounding its release on Netflix in December 2023, the film faced criticism and received low ratings, such as a 4/10 from IGN. It follows a narrative of rebels battling an oppressive regime in a galaxy ruled by the Motherworld. The sequel, "Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver," released in April 2024, endured similar critiques. Both films received R-rated director’s cut versions that garnered a slightly improved reception. Snyder expressed the toll that creating both films back-to-back took, emphasizing the need for a break while hinting at endless storytelling possibilities within the "Rebel Moon" universe, including a new video game spinoff titled "Blood Line."

Will there be more projects in the Rebel Moon universe?

Snyder indicated that while there are numerous potential stories within the "Rebel Moon" realm, any future projects will be evaluated after he completes his current work on a separate LAPD SWAT movie. He remains tight-lipped about specific plans but feels optimistic about the universe’s expansion.

The "Rebel Moon" franchise, inspired by Snyder's love for classic sci-fi and heavily influenced by various cinematic styles, aims to explore themes of rebellion and resistance. The original concept began as a pitch to expand the "Star Wars" universe, but transformed into its own entity. The franchise aims for a blend of epic storytelling and richly developed characters, despite the mixed critical reception of its films.